VOC Port records over 212% growth in handling of construction materials

V.O. Chidambaranar Port, one of India’s leading gateways for bulk and break-bulk cargo, has registered remarkable growth in handling construction materials. In this financial year 2025- 26, the Port has handled 5,48,994 tonnes of construction materials up to August 2025, reflecting an impressive 212.87 % increase over the 1,75,468 tonnes handled during the corresponding period of the previous financial year, 2024-25. The Port has consistently enhanced its capability to handle such cargoes over the years.

Construction material handling increased from 9,39,113 tonnes in 2023-24 to 11,01,041 tonnes in 2024-25, highlighting a steady upward trend in cargo throughput. The construction materials handled through the Port include rough stone, stone aggregate, stone dust, and paver blocks, which are key components in infrastructure development projects. These commodities are sourced from the primary hinterland of VOC Port and exported to Maldives, playing a vital role in supporting the infrastructure development of our maritime neighbor.

This reflects the Port’s strategic role in advancing regional connectivity under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Neighbourhood First Policy, which promotes economic and infrastructure cooperation with India’s immediate neighbors. Speaking on this achievement, Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, said that the significant growth in construction material handling underscores VOC Port’s growing importance as a trusted gateway for bulk cargo trade. With the ongoing infrastructure enhancements, the Port will further support regional and international infrastructure development.